School Nurse Lattie Coor SY

Position Type:
Certified Support Services / School Nurse. Date Posted: 5/20/2026.

To attain the optimal health and learning environment for all students and staff and to administer and coordinate the school health program.

• Baccalaureate Degree from accredited university School of Nursing with state accreditation or nurse Practitioner Degree Valid License as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• School Nurse Certification, State of Arizona
• Two years recent experience working with children and families.
• Department of Arizona Health Services Audiology Certificate
• Must possess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment

• Uses skills and training to provide immediate care for accidents, counsels parents or school personnel to plan course of action.
• Attends to student illness at school.
• Administers prescribed medication to students with doctor signed permission forms from the parents in original numbered prescription container.
• Screens and evaluates students for deficits in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, and blood pressure, when appropriate, and will refer to parents and/or appropriate agency when necessary.
• Follows process to identify students at risk for physical and psychological problems and communicates health needs to other school personnel.
• Solicits from teachers health information, or notes from parents that would have a bearing on the students well being.
• Uses visits to the Nurse's office as a teaching opportunity.
• Helps adolescents gain insight into such problems as school-age pregnancy, sexually transmittable diseases, substance abuse, suicide and eating disorders, enabling them to assume responsibility for their decisions.
• Maintains a current health record, including a health and developmental history, an immunization history and an emergency form on each student.
• Completes district, county, state reports in a timely manner.
• Prepares insurance forms for insured students and Workman's Compensation papers for school personnel.
• Provides necessary health counseling and refers case to an appropriate professional when needed.
• Uses community resources to referral of students with unmet health needs in the school. Refers students with unmet health needs to available community resources.
• Collaborates with health agencies to insure continuity of service and care.
• Seeks expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed.
• Serves as liaison among the parent, school and community in health matters.
• Promotes preventative well-care strategies with school personnel and arranges in-service programs regarding current health issues.
• Confers with the Principal about student absences.
• Communicates with the parent; makes home visit when necessary.
• Collaborates with school administrators and counselors in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of school and classrooms.
• Communicates to students and/or parent regarding preventable potential health problems.
• Participates as a member of the assessment and placement committee for special education programs whenever required.
• Engages in research and evaluation of school health services and acts as a change agent for school health programs and school nursing practice.
• Manages student behavior in a positive, constructive manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and feelings of students.
• Works to increase student concept of self-worth.
• Uses a variety of behavior management techniques effectively.
• Monitors student behavior on the campus.
• Provides appropriate feedback to students about their behavior.

All applicants must complete an online application, which requires 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 professional references, a valid AZ Teaching Certificate, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, Transcripts, Cover Letter, and Resume.

School Principal

Certified Support Salary Schedule / Per Yearand District Benefits Package